Cassandra Reed

Deliver bedside care to patients in a busy 12-bed CVICU unit at a level 1 trauma hospital Provide direct medical care to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure Manage endotracheal intubation, ventilators, paralytic and sedation monitoring

Cardiovascular ICU Nurse - Parkland Memorial Hospital - Dallas, TX

(2022-07 - 2026-09)

• Deliver bedside care to patients in a busy 12-bed CVICU unit at a level 1 trauma hospital
• Provide direct medical care to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure
• Manage endotracheal intubation, ventilators, paralytic and sedation monitoring
• Appropriately prioritize nursing interventions based upon completed assessment. Promptly identify changes in condition as evidenced by nursing assessment, labs, x-rays, etc. Report changes and take follow-up action as appropriate. Actively involve patient and family/care-giver in plan of care.
• Experienced with various inotrope/pressor medications such as Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Vasopressin
• Experienced with antiarrhythmics and vasodilators such as Amiodarone, Diltiazem, Esmolol, Nitroglycerin, and Nitroprusside
• Able to provide continuous renal replacement therapy for critical patients
• Provided care for patients requiring IABP assistance
• Proficient in applying hemodynamic data from PA, CVP, and arterial lines to patient care

Cardiovascular ICU Travel Nurse - Medical City – Healthtrust HCA - Plano, TX

(2024-05 - 2024-12)

• Monitoring patients, administering medications and charting care, responding to emergencies, and caring for patients who are intubated, ventilated, or requiring specialized medical equipment
• Floating to various ICUs and stepdown units depending on hospital need

Patient Care Technician - Wilson N. Jones Regional Hospital - Sherman, TX

(2021-12 - 2022-06)

• Measure and record patient vital signs and intake/output
• Turn, move, or relocate patients as necessary for comfort or medical care
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and grooming habits, like bathing or using the restroom
• Report any changes of the patient’s condition to the primary registered nurse

BSN-RN - University of Texas at Arlington (2023-08 - 2024-05)

ADN-RN - Grayson College (2020-08 - 2022-05)

High School Diploma - Sherman High School (2010-08 - 2014-06)